{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Speck to Source: What Exactly Is a \u201cBlack Speck?\u201d","description":"When a black speck shows up in a surgical tray, the first question is simple: \u201cWhat is it?\u201d But as many Sterile Processing teams discover, the answer is anything but straightforward. On this episode of \u201cWhat the Speck?,\u201d global reprocessing expert Dr. Gerhard Kirmse from Aesculap joins us to explore the science of identifying this pesky, unidentified debris and to tackle the question at the center of the mystery: \u201cWhat exactly is a black speck?\u201d From microscopic analysis and lab testing to on-site investigations inside washers, sterilizers, and steam systems, Dr. Kirmse explains how experts piece together the clues to uncover the real source behind these particles. Tune in to discover how science, collaboration, and a little detective work come together to solve one of SPD\u2019s most frustrating mysteries. Over the next 6 weeks, this series dives into one of sterile processing\u2019s most frustrating challenges\u2014black specks. From water and steam quality to department culture, risk assessments, and root cause analysis, we\u2019re digging into every angle to uncover real answers (and real solutions) for your SPD. A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap\u00ae, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Aesculap #SterileProcessing #WhatTheSpeck #BlackSpecks #SurgicalTrays #Podcast ","author_name":"Beyond Clean Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.beyondclean.net\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39017700\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/e22200\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200556960"}